Buddy has proudly served as President of The Pink Ride since 2018, after first volunteering with the organization from 2014 to 2016. A lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, Buddy has called Virginia Beach home for many years.

With a strong history of community involvement, Buddy has contributed to numerous charitable organizations, including the Chesapeake Kiwanis Club, Virginia Beach Fallen Heroes, the Electric League of Norfolk, and the Bartenders Ball. He is also a proud member of the Tidewater ASA Softball Hall of Fame, recognizing his longstanding commitment to service and leadership.

Outside of his nonprofit work, Buddy is a dedicated family man with one son and three beloved grandchildren. His passion for supporting others continues to inspire his work with The Pink Ride and the broader community.

Farah Jones joined The Pink Ride in 2024 and brings a passionate commitment to advocacy and empowerment, especially within the healthcare community. With over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and a decade as a Certified Case Manager, Farah has dedicated her career to supporting others through compassionate, informed care.

As secretary of The Pink Ride, she combines her organizational skills and deep healthcare knowledge to help advance the mission of the organization. Farah lives in Virginia Beach, VA with her two children, Willie and Kate, and finds joy in lifting others up and making a meaningful impact wherever she can.

Aimee is a Virginia Beach native with over two decades of leadership in nonprofit and community service. Her passion for breast cancer awareness and support shines through her co-founding of the Surf For The Cure Foundation and her dedicated volunteer work with The Pink Ride. After contributing significantly to The Pink Ride’s 2024 annual golf tournament and flagship event, she was honored to join their Board of Directors in April 2025.

Ms. Rhodes brings firsthand knowledge of The Pink Ride’s mission and its vital role in supporting local breast cancer patients. Her wide-ranging experience also spans environmental advocacy and adaptive sports, highlighted by her leadership roles in several community-focused organizations:

• President, Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum
• Former Chair, Surfrider Foundation Virginia Chapter
• Executive Board Member, Life Rolls On Virginia Beach
• Vice President, Surf For The Cure Foundation
• Secretary, Virginia Beach International Surf Museum Foundation
• Event Volunteer Coordinator, Wahine Surf Club

Through each role, Aimee exemplifies a deep commitment to creating lasting, positive changes in the Virginia Beach community.

Sue joined The Pink Ride’s Board of Directors in 2024 after actively volunteering for over a year, inspired by personal experiences supporting friends through chemotherapy. Passionate about helping women facing cancer, Sue is committed to The Pink Ride’s mission of easing the financial burdens of treatment.

A Virginia Beach resident and small business owner, Sue also volunteers with the Virginia Beach Bluewater Fishing Club, supporting youth through community outreach. She’s a proud mom and grandma who enjoys beach days, bike rides, and giving back to her community.